UAE

April 24, 2013

Singer and human rights campaigner Sir Bob Geldof will be in the UAE next month to discuss links between creativity and humanity.
06:33 GMT

Singer and human rights campaigner Sir Bob Geldof will be in the UAE next month to discuss links between creativity and humanity.

April 23, 2013

In January, two British expats in Dubai took their "sex in a taxi" case to the Court of Appeal. In November the previous year, the two were convicted after doing the dirty in a cab after the driver claimed the lady was "naked, moving up and down and making sounds". Racy but illegal and despite hiring a UK 'publicist' the two remain in the nick.
16:34 GMT

What better way to wish a happy St. George’s Day to all our English friends than to commemorate their most recent and most outrageous regional antics.

The majority of Dubai residents are concerned about increasing living costs
13:27 GMT

The majority of Dubai residents are concerned about increasing living costs, a survey has found, at a time of rising inflation and spiraling property rents.

Shaikh Hazza Bin Zayed and other guests look at some of the Louvre's permanent pieces during the 'Birth of a Museum' exhibition.
09:37 GMT

The religiously and culturally diverse exhibit is now open to the public until July 20 at Saadiyat Island’s Cultural District.

April 21, 2013

Air Arabia's passenger numbers hit record highs in the first quarter of 2013
12:54 GMT

Air Arabia's passenger numbers hit new highs in the first quarter of this year.

A contestant walks the catwalk during the first casting in Dubai. (Photo courtesy Gulf News)
11:44 GMT

The UAE is in search for its next top model to participate in the global Elite Model Look Competition, with more than 270 young hopefuls dreaming to win the title, Gulf News reported on Saturday.

Justin Bieber could be set to slide into Dubai by hiring one of the emirate’s water parks all to himself.
06:37 GMT

Justin Bieber could be set to slide into Dubai by hiring one of the emirate’s water parks all to himself.

April 18, 2013

Emirates announces sponsorship of French Open tennis tournament
13:28 GMT

Dubai-based airline Emirates has signed a five-year deal to be the official partner of the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, which takes place this year between May 26 and June 9.

Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al_Zawahiri
10:27 GMT

Seven-strong group arrested for financing, recruiting and providing logistical support for al-Qaeda's regional activity

Dubai is ready to rock it with EYE and Metallica
07:22 GMT

Empty Yard Experiment (EYE) shares how they were picked to open for legendary Metallica this weekend in Abu Dhabi.

It is hoped that the scheme will uncover more talents such as Emirati filmmaker Nayla Al Khaja.
06:25 GMT

A million-dirham fund has been set up to help young Emirati directors.

April 17, 2013

Legendary producer, Tim Smythe, died on Monday. (Photo: Arshad Ali / Tabloid / Gulf News)
08:27 GMT

Dubai-based producer Tim Smythe who lured Hollywood films such as ‘Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol’, ‘Syriana’ and ‘The Kingdom’ into the UAE, died on Monday evening of an unspecified illness.

He’s already booked in for a two-gig slot at Dubai’s The Sevens stadium - but Justin Bieber could about to drop big bucks on a plush pad in the emirate.
06:37 GMT

He’s already booked in for a two-gig slot at Dubai’s The Sevens stadium - but Justin Bieber could about to splash out on a plush pad in the emirate.

April 16, 2013

Najwa Sultan prepares for another concert tour
10:44 GMT

Lebanese singer Najwa Sultan is ready to rock the region this summer with several performances. She's making sure we all know she's coming by appearing on shows from Beirut to Dubai.

April 15, 2013

The proportion of Arab satellite channels which are privately owned has reached 73.3%, new figures reveal
12:45 GMT

The proportion of Arab satellite channels which are privately owned has reached 73.3%, with 25.8% being government-owned, according to a report released by media research company Discover Digital Arabia.